Old gods meet contemporary dance in Ballet Philippines’ 'Diyosa' | via nolisoliph
The ballet takes place in the realm of our mythical pre-Hispanic gods and goddesses , where they come to life through distinctive elements of daily life in the modern world. It’s a world where “the gods and goddess are reinterpreted as elements in architecture—creating these metaphysical worlds,” says librettist Carlo Calma.
In the production, the gods are represented through elements of daily life we wouldn’t necessarily take a second look at. For example, sunrise in the countryside, crowded alleys, and the chorus of tricycles and jeepneys are how the gods reveal themselves in modern times. The choreography for the five-act production was a practice in accuracy and care, says Martynyuk. “The concept of gods and goddesses in this piece is very abstract. Our aim was to create a modern experience of the deities through a combination of classic, neo classic and modern dance styles,” he said.
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